Shelby County Jail KY, KY Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
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Shelby County Jail is a prison facility located in the city of Shelbyville, serving Shelby County and surrounding areas. Darrell Cox is the Shelby County jailer, so he runs the operations in the jail.
The Shelby County Jail is a maximum security facility. Because the inmates in this jail range from low-level offenders to those being held for violent crimes like robbery, rape, and murder, the security level is as high as is it is in any maximum-security state prison.
Some of the security features in this facility include security cameras, electronic detection and reinforced fencing topped with razor wire. Correctional officers in this jail are armed with mace and trained to use physical force to protect themselves and other inmates from violence.
Shelby County Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | Shelby County Jail |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 1000 Detention Road, Shelbyville, KY, 40065 |
| Contact Numbers | 502-633-2343 |
| City | Shelbyville |
| Postal Code | 40065 |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Shelby County Sheriffs Office
| Sheriff | Timothy Moore |
| Address | 501 Main Street, Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065 |
| Phone | 502-633-4324 |
| Fax | 502-633-9677 |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
Public Records Online Search
Criminal Records and Contact Info aggregated from real law enforcement agencies and government court houses.
Inmate Search
Use this link to search the jail roster, recent bookings, and current inmates. When you click on an inmate you will see the following information:
- Their mugshot
- Their full name
- Their address
- Their age
- Their sex
- Their booking date
- Their arrest date
- Their height/weight
- Their eye color
- Their hair color
- Their charges
Sending a Mail
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please address your mail as follows:
Inmate's first and last name
Shelby County Detention Center
1000 Detention Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
All mail sent to an inmate at the Shelby County Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard. Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
Examples of prohibited items include:
Stamps and stickers.
Musical greeting cards.
Altered mail such as perfumed or lipstick covered.
Paper with any type of stains such as grease.
News clippings.
Crayon, felt tip or hand painted drawings.
Sending Money
The standard monthly limit an inmate can spend is between $300 and $400.
The Shelby County Detention Center uses these services provided by TouchPay, with easy deposit options to fund an inmate account for Commissary.
- Toll-Free Phone: 1-866-232-1899
- Online: www.TouchPayDirect.com
- TouchPay Kiosk: Located in the Detention Center lobby (Accepts Cash, Visa/MasterCard)
- Pay in Cash Locally (Walk-in Retail): Find locations at www.TouchpayOnline.com/WalkInRetail
Funds are available within 24 hours and money can be deposited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Register Online: www.TouchPayDirect.com or with Customer Service to create a Payer User ID#.
The following information is required for online and phone payments:
- Payer User ID#
- Inmate Name
- Inmate ID# (5 digit number the Inmate will provide to you)
- Facility # (240065 for Shelby County Detention Center)
*There is a fee to use these services. Charges will appear on your credit card/checking statement as INMATE PAYMENT.
Phone Calls
The Shelby County Detention Center uses the phone services provided by Combined Public Communications (CPC). There are two options. You can either direct pay or purchase a prepaid calling card.
- Direct Pay
When using the direct pay option, you can call anytime to one number of your choice. You will sign up in the kiosk in the lobby of the jail, or you can call 1-877-998-5678. You can also go online here to sign up.
- Prepaid Calling Card
With the prepaid calling card option, you can call anytime to any phone number. You can sign up in the kiosk in the lobby of the jail, you can call 1-877-998-5678, or you can sign up here.
Visiting Rules
Call (502) 633-2343 to schedule a visitation. All visitations are behind glass visits.
Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. Inmates with special privileges are allowed additional visits.
Visits must be scheduled on Monday - Friday, between 7:30 am - 2:30 pm. Appointments for weekdays must be scheduled on the same day of the appointment. To schedule a visitation appointment that will meet on the weekend, please call the Friday before. Calls will not accepted before 7:30 am.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
Visitors must have a Photo I.D. unless under the age of 18.
Each inmate is allowed 2 adult visitors and up to 3 children (under 18 is considered a child)
Please be sure to be on time for your scheduled appointment.
Lewd behavior or inappropriate dress will not be permitted. You will be asked to leave and you will not be allowed to visit in the future.
Do not bring in anything. Soft drinks and snacks may be purchased in lobby.
Dress Code
The Shelby County Jail staff will turn anyone away who is not dressed appropriately for a visit.
Wear clothes that are not revealing.
Don't wear see-through material.
Have all undergarments covered (males and females) and avoid a lot of cleavage.
Shorts and skirts should reach mid-thigh.
Sleeves should be at least half-way to your elbow.
Clothing promoting gang affiliation is prohibited.
Anything displaying drugs, weapons or profanity is prohibited.
Clothing depicting anything obscene is prohibited.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Monday | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | – |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | – |
| Friday | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
Shelby County Prison Statistics
Shelby County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | 70 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | - |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 3 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | - |
| Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
Shelby County Jail Admissions By Race
| Black Jail Population | 21 |
| Asian Jail Population | - |
| White Jail Population | 153 |
| Native Jail Population | - |
| Latino Jail Population | 3 |
Shelby County Prison Population By Race
| Native Prison Population | - |
| Other Prison Population | 4 |
| Latino Prison Population | 7 |
| Asian Prison Population | - |
| White Prison Population | 83 |
| Black Prison Population | 39 |
Shelby County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 2,532 |
| Male Jail Population | 122 |
| Total Jail Population | 181 |
| Female Jail Population | 56 |
Shelby County Pretrial Jail Population
| Pretrial Jail Population | 106 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 7 |
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 52 |
Shelby County Prison Admissions
| Total Prison Admissions | 96 |
| Black Prison Admissions | 26 |
| Other Prison Admissions | 5 |
| Native Prison Admissions | - |
| Latino Prison Admissions | - |
| White Prison Admissions | 65 |
| Male Prison Admissions | 75 |
| Asian Prison Admissions | - |
| Female Prison Admissions | 21 |
Shelby County Prison Population
| Female Prison Population | 13 |
| Total Prison Population | 133 |
| Male Prison Population | 120 |
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